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The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) is a series of annual 3-day game development and video game conventions in the Philippines organized by CBZN Perspective and the Game Developers Association of the Philippines.

Despite the "GameDev" in its name, the series encompasses the broader video gaming, pop culture, and tech communities in the Philippines, featuring cosplay competitions and esports tournaments.

Since 2024, with the demise of the CONQuest events and event organizer Gariath Concepts (REV Major, ESGS, Pinoy Gaming Festival) in 2023, PGDX is the only major annual video game convention in the Philippines other than the Web3-centric YGG Summit.

PGDX was founded after CBZN Perspective founder and CEO Jojo Calma attended the Taipei Game Show in Taiwan and saw a Filipino game developer showcasing a multi-awarded game. He saw the lack of opportunities for Filipino indie game developers to showcase their games in the Philippines.^[1]

All events were held from Friday to Sunday at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

One of the event highlights is the Indie Game Stars, a program where independent Filipino game developers can showcase their games during the events. Not all games showcased were from Filipino developers, as the program is open to any developer who can attend the event, regardless of nationality.

The events feature game panels and workshop sessions from individuals in the video game industry.

Other highlights include booth exhibits, cosplay competition, and esports tournaments. Attendees can also participate in raffles and other activites.

1. Indie games take the spotlight in first-ever Philippine GameDev Expo. August 26, 2023, at 12:41 PM (PHT). Michelle Lojo. Philstar.com. Retrieved on 2026-03-12.